Kentucky Derby 135

The 135th "Run for the Roses" will be held at Churchill Downs on Saturday May 2, 2009.

Visit www.kentuckyderby.com to follow all the racing action leading up to the first Saturday in May.  The Official Kentucky Derby site features racing news, a full stable of bloggers, video analysis, race replays and much much more!

Live Racing Returns April 25th

Churchill Downs will begin its 52-day Spring Meet on Saturday, April 25th.  The meet will run through Sunday, July 5th.

Join us Trackside at Churchill Downs for year-round simulcast wagering.  The state-of-the-art facility is accessible through Admission Gate 17 and provides interactive video, wagering technology and racebook-style betting carrels.

Enjoy racing action from Silks and Champions Lounges both featuring stand-up bars and casual dining.

Happier Hours Wednesday

A New Twist for Silks!

"Happier Hours Wednesday" features $1 drafts and Free Popcorn from 4:30pm until close.

Silks will continue to be the home of the "All Day Every Day Happy Hour" featuring $2 Hot Dogs, Cocktails, Soft Drinks and Popcorn.

Select Group Of Five Guest Announcers Will Be Featured During Churchill Downs’ Fall Meet

The talents of a select group of five guest announcers will be showcased at Churchill Downs during the Louisville, Ky. racetrack's Fall Meet.

CDI, KHBPA, KTA Reach ADW Agreement at Churchill Downs

Officials of Churchill Downs Incorporated and representatives of the KHBPA and the KTA have come to an agreement that allows, under specified terms and conditions, Churchill Downs racetrack to offer its live racing signal for distribution to national advance-deposit wagering platforms, including TwinSpires.com.  The agreement covers the 2009 spring meeting at Churchill Downs.

Leparoux, Maker, Ramseys Rework Record Book As Churchill Downs Concludes Fall Meet

Jockey Julien Leparoux, trainer Mike Maker and owners Ken and Sarah Ramsey concluded their assault on the Churchill Downs record book in scoring dazzling victories their respective categories as the 26-day Fall Meet at the historic home of the Kentucky Derby concluded on Saturday, Nov. 29.

Beethoven Prevails in Three-Horse Duel to Win 82nd Running of Kentucky Jockey Club

John Oxley's Beethoven outdueled Giant Oak and favored Capt. Candyman Can in a stretch-long duel to win Saturday's 82nd running of the $168,000 Kentucky Jockey Club Stakes (Grade II) for 2-year-olds at Churchill Downs.

Rachel Alexandra Romps in 65th Running of the Golden Rod Stakes

Rachel Alexandra, owned by L and M Partners, LLC (Dolphus Morrison and Michael Lauffer), romped to a front-running, 4 ¾-length victory over Sara Louise to win Saturday's 65th running of the $162,900 Golden Rod Stakes (Grade II) for 2-year-old fillies at Churchill Downs.

Einstein Smart Winner of 134th Running of Clark Handicap

Einstein, a 6-year-old son of 1985 Kentucky Derby winner Spend a Buck, collared 2-5 favorite Commentator at the head of the stretch and then held off a late surge from Delightful Kiss to win Friday's 134th running of the $440,400 Clark Handicap Presented by Norton Healthcare (GII) at Churchill Downs by 1 ½ lengths.